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How Do I Get Started with Books & eBooks?

The best way to get started depends on whether you want print books, eBooks or what your topic is, but if you start with OneSearch (link below), you can search for print and many of our eBooks at the same time.

COM Library Guides collect the best books and eBooks for your subjects. Look for tabs or boxes labeled Books or eBooks in the guides.

OneSearch Get the best books and eBooks, media, articles, and more in one simple search.
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COM Library has hundreds of thousands of eBooks available. The descriptions below describe the kinds of eBooks you'll find in each collection.

EBSCO eBooks Access EBSCO eBooks on multiple topics in COM Library's collection. eBooks can be viewed online in COM Library, on your computer and in many cases downloaded to computers or mobile devices.
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Gale eBooks Search for eBooks on literature and history.
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Libby/Overdrive eBooks COM Library's OverDrive eBook collection consists literature, fiction and nonfiction. It includes Literature with an emphasis on 20th and 21st century authors as well as smaller collections on family, relationships, health, life after military, self-improvement, history, succeeding in college and leisure reading.Apps: Android, iOS, Kindle FireHow To Guides: How to Use Libby/OverDriveTutorials: Add multiple library cards in the Libby app, Meet Libby
Salem Online eBooks A select group of eBooks that cover literature, history, and controversial topics. These eBooks are all also available in print in COM Library.
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TDS Health Authoritative medical, nursing and allied health information. Includes evidence based information, eBooks, medical dictionaries, medical calculators, anatomy flash cards, and board test prep. Covers coding, drug information, emergency care, nursing and more. Must access on campus or login with your COM account for off campus access.
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